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SUMMARY:Winona - Third Thursday MMAM and the Native American Lives Series - George Morrison: Modern Artist
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for a Third Thursday book event\, featuring the Native American Lives Series title\, “George Morrison: Modern Artist.” Author Staci Drouillard and illustrator Tashia Hart will share their stories about how this book project was created as well as shed light on the incredible career of George Morrison\, Grand Portage Anishinaabe artist\, the subject of a major solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Native American Lives Series\, a joint publishing effort between the Minnesota Humanities Center and Lerner publishing\, shares real life stories of Dakota and Ojibwe leaders\, artists\, activists\, and elders who have been influential for their communities and have shaped Minnesota and national history. The series co-editors\, Heid E. Erdrich and Gwen Nell Westerman share that “These children’s books are by\, for\, and about Dakota and Ojibwe people and will help Dakota\, Ojibwe\, and other Native American children imagine their own potential and help them see their cultures represented alongside biographies of American leaders in our society.” \nPresented in partnership with the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. \nRegistration\nRegistration through the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Students may attend for free\, however registration is still required. \nRegistration Questions: hello@mmam.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-third-thursday-mmam/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Online - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session One
DESCRIPTION:Begin a three-part series on developing effective formative assessment routines. This session will introduce strategies for using formative tasks to gauge student learning and adjust instruction in real-time. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-one/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-one/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232430
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session One
DESCRIPTION:Begin a three-part series on developing effective formative assessment routines. This session will introduce strategies for using formative tasks to gauge student learning and adjust instruction in real-time. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-one/
LOCATION:Minnesota Department of Education\, 400 NE Stinson Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232430
CREATED:20251218T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184234Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Asian Talk: What It Means To Be Human vs AI
DESCRIPTION:Asian Talk is a series that immerses participants in thought-provoking conversations through the perspective of Asian American scholars\, professionals and culture bearers on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. Each event blends story\, scholarship\, culture and even some humor to explore how technology is shaping our shared future through the grounding lens of the humanities. All are welcome\, especially young professionals and college students. Our first event is sponsored and co-hosted by HAP. \nAs Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly shapes our world\, transforming how we work\, learn\, create\, and connect\, it also challenges us to reflect deeply on our shared humanity. What does it mean to be human when machines can write\, speak\, and even appear to feel? How do we ensure that technology serves people\, cultures\, and communities and will never replace it? \nThrough engaging community conversations\, and hearing from local leaders and national speaker Dr. Mai Lee Chang\, participants will explore the intersections of culture\, technology\, and what it means to be human. The program will conclude with a reflection by distinguished author Kao Kalia Yang and a powerful drumming performance by TaikoArts Midwest. \nProgram Schedule: \n\n4:30pm – Check-in & Appetizers\n5:00pm – Program Starts\n7:00pm – Social Networking\n7:30pm – End\n\nKeynote:\nDr. Mai Lee Chang is a research scientist specializing in human-AI collaboration. Her work encompasses a range of AI technologies including robots\, conversational agents\, and other embodied AI. Her research focuses on aligning AI behavior with human values\, such as algorithms that optimize for both efficiency and fairness within human-robot teams. She investigates these dynamics in complex\, multi-stakeholder domains including healthcare and aging. Dr. Chang recently completed her postdoctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and previously worked as an engineer at NASA-Johnson Space Center. \nHonorary Guest:\nKao Kalia Yang is an award-winning writer\, teacher\, and speaker whose work explores identity\, loss\, resilience\, and the depths of the human experience. Her acclaimed memoirs\, The Latehomecomer\, The Song Poet\, and Somewhere in the Unknown World have received national recognition\, including honors from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the National Book Critics Circle\, for their powerful storytelling. Through her children’s literature she creates tender narratives that help readers of all ages understand hope\, belonging\, and the meaning we make of our lives. Yang is widely regarded as a leading and distinguished literary voice on what it means to be human. \nEvent Co-host\, Sponsor\, and Emcee:\nMay yer Thao is President & CEO of HAP whose mission is to catalyze economic prosperity through education\, community support\, and entrepreneurship\, working with all individuals\, while uplifting Hmong & Southeast Asian American communities. \nFeatured Thought Leader Panelists:\nDani Thao is a marriage and family therapist whose work is shaped by her Hmong refugee family background and a deep understanding of multigenerational systems. She supports individuals\, couples\, and families in navigating culture\, identity\, communication\, and healing within their relational and cultural ecosystems. As President of ACEL Minneapolis–St. Paul\, Dani leads initiatives that elevate Asian American leadership and strengthen community connection across the Twin Cities. Her approach blends cultural humility\, systems thinking\, and compassionate leadership\, empowering communities to grow with clarity\, resilience\, and purpose. \nShajive Jeganathan is a technology leader specializing in AI governance and digital innovation across MedTech\, e-commerce\, FinTech\, and legal tech. He holds several prominent leadership and board roles\, including President and Co-Founder of the India Chamber of Commerce Minnesota\, President of the Hindu Society of Minnesota\, Board Chair of the Lankan Professionals Network\, a Governor-appointed board member of the Minnesota Board of Architecture\, Engineering\, Land Surveying\, Landscape Architecture\, Geoscience\, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)\, and an Executive Advisory Board member at GBJets. He recently received an honorary listing in Marquis Who’s Who in America. In addition to his professional and civic leadership\, Shajive is the winner of Mister South Asia 2025\, with an international modeling career that includes runway appearances in New York\, New York Fashion Week\, Los Angeles Fashion Week\, and Milan Fashion Week\, Italy\, and he also hosts the Prime Talks podcast. \nCommunity Contributors: Asian Corporate and Entrepreneur Leaders\, Hindu Society\, India Chamber of Commerce\, and TaikoArts Midwest
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-asian-talk-what-it-means-to-be-human-vs-ai/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T173000
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SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Five: Slavery\, Civil War\, and Reconstruction
DESCRIPTION:Explore the causes\, course\, and consequences of the Civil War\, and evaluate the transformative potential and limitations of Reconstruction. Using content and sources from Dr. Rebecca Brückmann\, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based\, standards-aligned units. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete U.S. History course aligned to the new standards. \nEducators are invited to participate in companion Content Sessions. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school U.S. History teachers and may also be relevant for 5th and 7th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now \nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-five/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Pedagogy Sessions,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000
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SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival: Poets Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Great Northern Festival for an evening of poetry\, conversation\, and civic imagination as The Loft hosts Poets Building Community\, a special gathering of Poets Laureate from across Minnesota. This event is the culminating public program of Minneapolis Poet Laureate Junauda Petrus’s 2025–2026 laureate year. \nGuided by Petrus’s central question—“What does community look like for you?”—Poets Laureate will share original poems and reflect on the civic and cultural work they carry into their communities. The evening will weave together art\, storytelling\, and public purpose\, offering a rare glimpse into how poets help shape the places we call home. \nFeatured poets will include: \n\nJunauda Petrus\, Minneapolis Poet Laureate\nGwen Nell Westerman\, Minnesota State Poet Laureate\nJean Prokott\, Rochester Poet Laureate\nDonte Collins\, former St. Paul Youth Poet Laureate\nHeid E. Erdrich\, inaugural Minneapolis Poet Laureate\nJoyce Sutphen\, former Minnesota State Poet Laureate\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Cristeta Boarini\, Partnerships Manager at the Loft. \nWe will also take a moment to recognize Andrea Jenkins for her contributions as a poet and her pivotal role in establishing the Minneapolis Poet Laureate position – (City Council Member 2017-2025). \nCome celebrate the power of poetry to build connection\, spark change\, and imagine new futures together. \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to all\, however registration through The Loft is required.  \nRegistration Questions: loft@loft.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/the-great-northern-festival-poets-building-community/
LOCATION:The Loft at Open Book\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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